009 TURE and SURE - A Creative Story
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will apply ture and sure - a creative story using the examples and practice below.
Vocabulary
spelling, word family, revise
Teaching Notes
- Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
- Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
- Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
- Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
Big Idea
The endings ture and sure occur in many longer words. Their pronunciations can differ; say and check each word. Give a character a goal, a problem, and an action that affects the ending.
Spelling list
nature, picture, adventure, furniture, measure, pleasure
Spelling model
Notice ture in picture and sure in measure.
Writing model: A Creative Story
A toy boat wanted to reach the far side of a pond. A leaf blocked its path. Its owner moved the leaf and made a new channel. At last the boat touched the opposite bank.
Your writing task
Write two developed paragraphs in this form on a topic you know. Use at least two spelling words where their meanings fit. Read your writing aloud and revise one sentence.
Vocabulary and Definition
- — the order of letters in a written word
- — words sharing a sound and spelling pattern
- — change writing to improve it
Words to Learn
nature, picture, adventure, furniture, measure, pleasure
Sentences to Fill In
- The term for the order of letters in a written word is ____.
- The term for words sharing a sound and spelling pattern is ____.
- The term for change writing to improve it is ____.
Think & Respond Q&A
- Complete the missing letter: n_ture
- Which word is spelled correctly: picture or picturee?
- Put these words in alphabetical order: nature, picture, adventure, furniture
- Explain the target spelling pattern.
- Copy a practice word, cover it, and spell it again.
- What is the purpose of today’s writing form?
- Use two spelling words in your own writing.
- What should you check when editing?
Hands-On Experiment or Activities
Say, study, cover, write, and check each word. Ask a partner or adult to dictate three words, then a sentence. Complete the writing task. Mark the target words and explain one revision.
Reflection
- Explain one thing you learned.
- Write a developed paragraph applying the skill. Revise for precision, explain your decisions, and check whether another interpretation is possible.